The world's busiest airport is now...

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The world's busiest international airport is no longer Heathrow, or Dubai for that matter.

"SEOUL – Incheon Airport overtook London Heathrow and Singapore Changi to become the world’s busiest international passenger hub in the first half of 2026, reaching No. 1 just 25 years after its opening, latest data showed on Aug 13."

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Incheon Airport becomes world’s busiest international hub

Incheon Airport became the world’s busiest international hub in 2026, surpassing Heathrow with 38.39 million passengers and leading in service quality. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Singapore also doing big numbers

Dubai has dropped a few places this year, for obvious reasons.
 
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How much did SIN airport lose from 3K's closure.
9 aircraft * 6 flights / day * 365 * 186 with say 90% LF
 

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